The dogs, ranging in age from adults to newborns, are small and were crowded in small crates and pens. Officials say they were exposed to high levels of ammonia and didn’t have access to adequate water.
“The conditions were very typical of a puppy mill, where animals live in deplorable conditions and are treated as nothing more than breeding machines. These dogs have been suffering from various untreated illnesses on this property for a very long time,” Animal Rescue Corps President Scotlund Haisley said.
“A lot of suffering ended here today and I commend the Gibson County Sheriff’s Office for acting quickly and working with Animal Rescue Corps to save these lives.”
ARC received a tip about the neglect, and brought documentation revealing code violations to the sheriff’s office,
“Gibson County takes allegations of animal cruelty very seriously,” Gibson County Sheriff Paul Thomas said. “These animals needed our help immediately so we didn’t hesitate to accept the assistance of Animal Rescue Corps and take action.”
The dogs were taken to an emergency shelter ARC set up and dubbed Operation Home for the Holidays. The animals will be evaluated, vaccinated, and treated, and remain under ARC care until the court determines custody.
Laura Morris was arrested and charged with 95 counts of animal cruelty. She is out on $10,000 bond, and her first court appearance is scheduled for November 12.
(WREG - Nov 6, 2014)
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